Ipswich Youtube star Master Wong has been demonstrating how to protect yourself without the need to carry a blade - and it all starts with the mind.

Having been bullied as a child, the Vietnamese native turned to self defence in an attempt to boost his confidence and has now forged a career as a Youtuber - teaching others how to protect themselves.

The 50-year-old star, who has a following of more than 2.4 million subscribers, teaches a combination of self defence, martial arts and tai chi, while also acting as a motivational life coach and travelling around the globe to share his knowledge.

But it's not been an easy ride for the Youtube star. The early bullying resulted in him quitting school at an early age.